10 Hidden Gems Things to do in Cuba That You Shouldn't Miss

April 3, 2022 Malia Yoakum

Coordinates: 22°00′N 80°00′W / 22.000°N 80.000°W / 22.000; -80.000
Restaurants in Cuba

1. Locally Sourced Havana Tours

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Locally Sourced Havana Tours

Locally Sourced Havana Tours (formerly Havana Tour Company) offers a full range of Day Tours in Havana. Whether you are interested in culture, history, art, architecture or Hemingway, we can help you to understand the city’s unique culture and way of life. Our passionate local guides will help showcase Havana's evocative history and enchanting beauty alongside its colonial core and enticing street theatre.

2. Fertours 2 Havana

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Fertours 2 Havana

Fertours is a private tour company based in Havana, Cuba that specializes in highly personalized, exclusive and secure day tours of Havana and the western side of Cuba. Friendly, informal but professional, personalized, exclusive and secure, that´s what you want from your tour guide and your tour to be perfect, and that´s what better describes Fertours2havana.

3. I Love Cuba Photo Tours

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I Love Cuba Photo Tours

We're a team of photographers ready to take you on a great photo tour of Havana. We take your travel photos in beautiful places in Havana, Viñales, Matanzas, Cienfuegos and Trinidad. We also provide specialized guidance for amateur and professional photographers. We do photo shoots with models and for customers too. Our photo activities are private and customizable.

4. Cuba Among Cubans

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5.0 based on 366 reviews

Cuba Among Cubans

Our mission is to give our guests the most authentic Cuban experience. Eat & drink in local Cuban eateries, explore the less-touristy areas, and surround yourself in the culture and arts of Cuba. We pride ourselves on small and intimate group tours of Havana & Varadero City.

5. Trinidad Travels

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Trinidad Travels

We organize different types of services and activities of your interest, inside and outside our beautiful city of Trinidad, making the organization of these, the most flexible and personalized way to make you enjoy the real Cuban experience. We can offer private day trips in Trinidad and its surroundings locations. Tours to the area of old sugar plantations by very friendly horses and very good taken care of, including an English-speaking guide, also possible by car if requested. Excursions through the historical part of our city. Snorkelling or diving excursions to our local coral reef beaches. Horseback riding through the local countryside areas, getting in contact with the real Cuban life style. Hiking in wonderful national parks and mountains visiting waterfalls and living its flora a Our mission is work tirelessly in order to achieve your expectations and wishes and our greatest satisfaction is to make you enjoy a truly unique and unforgettable staying in our beatiful island.

6. Lolo Galeria-Taller

Narvaez Street 27 Jovellanos & Matanzas, Matanzas 40100 Cuba +53 45 260854 [email protected] http://www.osmanybetancourt.com/contact-us
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Lolo Galeria-Taller

In our studio you are going to find firsthand fine art pieces and the renowned artist who made them. It is a place where clay, plaster, glass, metal and fiber glass become into works of art. We promise that you will always remember having visited us.

Reviewed By Ana_L_23 - Navan, Ireland

This is quite an interesting gallery to visit, with very unique works of art, performed by different artists. There are even partnerships between USA and Cuba. Worth to have a look, and you can see the artists working. Free entrance.

7. Bike Rental & Tours Havana

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Bike Rental & Tours Havana

Our bike tours are for all ages, at an easy pace. Our guides are fantastic and you'll learn a lot about Havana and its culture, heritage and history. Now we have the most complete offer of Cuba on guided tours. We have incorporated Classic convertible city tours and outskirts. Trip to Viñales with an all-inclusive classic car of one day and bike adventures of 2 or several days in the West of Cuba. Check our web please!!!

8. Nosotros Cubaneamos

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Nosotros Cubaneamos

"Nosotros Cubaneamos" is an agency that coordinates excursions in Havana and Cuba. Our goal is that you have a happy stay in Cuba and know the essence of our country with unique offers and economic prices. We have local guides, all professionals, who speak several languages (Spanish, English, German, Portuguese). We also manage accommodation in private houses for rent and car transfers to other locations.

9. Estudio Taller Santacana

Calle 166 # 104 e / 5ta y 1ra. Playa, Havana Cuba +53 7 2714392 [email protected] http://www.beatrizsantacana.com
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Estudio Taller Santacana

The Studio and Workshop of Beatriz Sala Santacana exhibits the artist's ceramic sculptures, paintings and drawings. Her work depicts everyday people as the main characters, and brings attention to the conflicts and experiences that shape societies, with a hopeful outlook. Also on display in this bright and welcoming atmosphere are her ceramic murals, plates, vases, glazed tiles and mosaics. On weekends, visits only by appointment.

Reviewed By Silbsing

This is a wonderful gallery and we fell in love with the sculptures. At the end we decided to buy 2 artworks and they arranged all packing and transport to bring them to our home safely. Sabine and Martin Singapore

10. Museo Hemingway Finca Vigia

Finca Vigia Km. 12 1/2, Havana Cuba +53 7 8910809 http://www.hemingwayhavana.com
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4.5 based on 1,977 reviews

Museo Hemingway Finca Vigia

Once the Finca Vigia, this ghost-white Spanish-colonial home was where Papa penned some of his greatest novels.

Reviewed By VangroovyFoodie - Vancouver, Canada

Hemingway's Home is a 20 minute drive outside of Central Havana. The house sits on a hill and overlooks Havana. We didn't have a guide but read that others did and thought it was worthwhile. Unfortunately, we were not offered that option when we arrived. Even though we could not enter the house, you could really get a sense of how Hemingway and his family lived through the doorways and windows. You can see many rooms: living room, closet, bathroom, office, bedrooms, and dining room. Tip: While at the main entrance, ask the person inside the house to take photos. That is the only way you will see Hemingway's bedroom and bathroom, which is at the right side of the house and visitors do not have access to it. Make sure to give the person a couple of dollars. Definitely worth the money. The three-story tower beside the house is where Hemingway wrote his famous novels. Again, give the person your camera and they will take photos of his Corona typewriter plus the items on his desk. His boat, "Pilar", the pet cemetery, the pool (and shower room), the photos throughout, and the grounds complete Hemingway's beautiful Finca Vigía. Tips: 1. I suggest getting there when they open at 10:00 AM so you can miss many of the tour buses. 2. Determine the price for the roundtrip taxi ride. We paid 50 CUC (we felt it was reasonable for 2 hours of the driver's time roundtrip and because the taxi was a 1950s Chevy :). Many drivers were waiting for their customers in the parking lot and could enjoy a coffee or buy some snacks from locals while they waited. There is also a restroom there. Entrance fee is 5 CUC per person. Bathroom at the bottom of the tower (leave a tip). Souvenirs at the entrance and inside the small store by the parking lot. Map of Havana was 3 CUC (hard to find in general so happy to get it.) Please note, they do NOT take credit cards but you may pay with CUC or CUP.

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